Report on Communication Disruptions and Impacts in Regions Affected By Airstrikes (July - September 2026)
Introduction
This report compiles and analyses airstrike incidents carried out by the military junta between July and September 2026, and provides a comparative assessment of communication accessibility in affected regions. This report also examines the impact of internet shutdowns and airstrike attacks on civilians living in conflict areas.
Data Collection
The Myanmar Internet Project collected data on airstrike incidents on a daily basis from independent media outlets and regional news agencies.
Number of Airstrike Incidents from July to September 2026
The Myanmar Internet Project recorded 581 airstrike incidents from July to September 2026. Of the recorded incidents, 562 strikes - or 96.88% - occurred in areas experiencing internet shutdowns. Compared with the previous quarter, airstrikes increased by 11.73%.
Number of Airstrike Incidents Across Regions and States
Rakhine State was the hardest hit region, with 151 strikes recorded, followed by Sagaing Region (107) and Magway Region (106).
Approximately 62.65% of all total airstrike incidents occurred in these three regions, which are currently engaged in intense armed conflict with the military junta. Much like the previous quarter, the military continued to target these areas with air raids in a bid to regain territorial control.
Townships Affected by Airstrikes, by Region and State
Between July and September 2026, airstrikes hit a total of 99 townships across 13 regions and states, except Yangon Region.
Sagaing was the most affected region, with 23 townships hit, followed by Rakhine State (15) and Magway Region (12).
Civilian Fatalities During Airstrikes
The 581 airstrikes killed at least 353 civilians. About 96.88% of deaths occurred in areas with internet shutdowns.
Among those killed, at least 90 were women, 34 were children, and 43 were elderly people. The data highlights that civilians living in communication-disrupted areas are most at risk of harm and fatalities due to aerial attacks.
Note: Due to communication constraints in some airstrike incidents, the actual number of deaths may be significantly higher than the reported figures. |
Infrastructure Damage Due to Airstrikes
From July to September 2026, a significant amount of infrastructure was damaged in the 581 airstrikes carried out by junta forces.
These include 39 religious buildings, mostly monasteries, 16 schools, 4 hospitals and clinics, 2 internally displaced people (IDP) camps, 3 bridges, and 3 markets.
Besides 4 religious buildings, 2 IDPs camps, and 2 schools, all landmarks hit by airstrikes were located in areas with communication shutdowns. Damage to infrastructure such as hospitals and clinics will have an impact on healthcare access for local populations. Furthermore, attacks on IDP camps and religious buildings, including monasteries, have left civilians in conflict-affected areas even more vulnerable. Attacks on markets with no apparent military connection resulted in mass civilian casualties.
Note - Although there have been numerous instances of damage to civilian-owned structures, such as homes and shops, this report is unable to provide exact figures. |
Conclusion
Based on data analysed by the Myanmar Internet Project, the following findings were identified:
The military junta continued to rely heavily on air power in its attempt to regain territorial control.
Compared with the previous quarter, airstrikes increased by 11.73%.
Airstrikes mostly targeted communication-disrupted areas, therefore civilians living in these regions are most at risk of harm and fatalities.
Attacks on markets with no apparent military connection resulted in mass civilian casualties
Recommended Citation Style - Myanmar Internet Project (2026, October 23),
Report on Communication Disruptions and Impacts in Regions Affected By Airstrikes (July - September 2026), https://www.myanmarinternet.info/post/internet_shutdown_and_airstrieds_jul_sep_2026
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